Gov. Landry Urges Action Against LSU Professor

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is urging disciplinary action against LSU Law Professor Nicholas Bryner, criticizing him for suggesting that Trump policy supporters demonstrate their beliefs through actions, addressing minority students' discomfort. Landry argues that Bryner's comments violate Louisiana state law and university policy prohibiting professors from imposing political views. The governor has written to the LSU Board of Supervisors, invoking an executive order to protect students from political retaliation and calling for a review of Bryner's conduct. Bryner, who directs LSU’s Climate Change Law and Policy Project, emphasized the importance of critical thinking about governmental policies. First Amendment advocates have defended Bryner, asserting his comments fall under protected speech and academic freedom. The university and board have yet to comment on the governor's request.